With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Diane E. Benecke of Crossville, Tennessee, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Diane left this world on October 20, 2024 at the age of 68, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl M. Liebmann, and Joan Liebmann, Sr.. She is survived by: her husband Tim Benecke of Crossville, Tenn.; her children, Craig Benecke (Rachel) of Naperville, Ill. and Christina Eggert (Craig) of Aurora, Ill.; her grandchildren, Hannah Benecke, Katelyn Benecke of Naperville, Skylar Eggert and Maverick Eggert of Aurora; her siblings, Linda Hamrick of Irons, Mich, Carl M. Liebmann, Jr. of Lombard, Renee Moore of Roanoke, Brian Liebmann of Los Angeles, Sandy VonDeylen of Johns Island, S. C. and Tracie MacLaughlin of Grass Valley, Calif.; and also Cole Eggert of Plainfield.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Bethany Lutheran Church (1550 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60565). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial Contributions in honor of Diane Benecke may be directed to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1461 Sparta Hwy, Crossville, TN 38572, Christ Lutheran Church, 615 W Vah Ki Inn Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128, Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60565, Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, FDR Station, PO Box 220, New York, NY 10150; or Alzheimer's Association, 225 N.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hood Funeral Home

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October 24, 2024

Gwenyth and Richard Thomson lit a candle

“In loving memory of Diane E. Benecke, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane will always be in our hearts with memories of Diane with Tim in Arizona where we all met. That was a special friendship day. Diane was a trooper walking Dudley and Toby (our Labs) with us. Always smiles and hugs to spare. Such kind souls to have as neighbors out west. We will miss seeing you Diane as you now have become an Angel watching over Tim.”

October 21, 2024

Matthew Haas wrote a sympathy message

“I’m so sorry for your loss. Tim, I’m happy I was able to see you both at the reunion earlier this month. Your love was palpable as you talked about your life together before and since Diane’s illness. My deep condolences to your whole family.”